CAS EN 130
Science/Fiction
Undergraduate Prerequisites: None - Through readings in British and/or American literature, an exploration of some of the following topics: science and technology as literary themes; historical construction of science and art; similarities and differences between literary and scientific methods; the development of science fiction. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Ethical Reasoning, Writing-Intensive Course. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Ethical Reasoning.
Topics
- science and technology as literary themes
- historical construction of science and art
- similarities and differences between literary and scientific methods
- the development of science fiction
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027